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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1909)
PJEW C!TY OFFICERS TAKE THEIR SEATS Councilman Steimker Elected . President of Council "' The King Is dead, long live the king. The old city council went out of business last night and the new council stepped in and took Its place. Acting Mayor Sattler dropped the ti tle' Acting ' and-' is now sure enough Mayor Sattler. Councilman Steim ker advanced one step and Is now Presldeut of the Council Steimker. Dr. Elster is no longer the efficient young ctty-irlrt-kt but U now .n full fledged, sedate and aged city clerk. There were other minor changes In the powers that be and it was all ac complished without loss of time or friction. . . . , . ,. The session of the old council was not of great length. All the members were, la place when Acting. Mayor Sattler called he meeting to order cave and except J. P. Falter. .The first business that, confronted the meeting was the approval of Mayor Sattler's bond which was in the sum of $1,000 with John . P. Sattler as principal and Frank E. Schlater and Michael HUd-as sureties. , On motion of Councilman Weber the bond was approved. , , ... . v ... . ;v The bond of Judge M. Archer as police Judge in the penal sum of t $ 5.0 0 signed by M. Archer as principal and L. B. Egenberger and J, V.. Egentyer ger as sureties, was then read and on motion of Schulhof approved. . The bond of Dr. Elster as city clerk In the penal sum of $500 signed by W. B. Elster as principal and Johnn than J'ntt and Ed. Donat as svreties was . then read and on motion of Councilman Bookmeyer approved. .City Treasurer Frlcke's . bond In the penal sum of $25,000 signed by C. G. Fricke as Principal and H. N. Dovey, O. E. Dovey and F. O. Fricke as Burettes, was read and on motion of Councilman Dwyer duly approved. City Clerk Elster then admlnster ed the oath of office to Mayor Sat tler, delivering the oath In a manner most striking and Impressive. Mayor Sattler took the oath and said "I do" In a voice that did not' quiver with emotion. In his turm he delivered the oath of office to City Clerk Elster, City Treasurer Fricke and Police Judge Archer, having them range up before his desk and lift their right hands on high while he pledged them to sup port the constitution of the United Stfte tie state rf Nebraska ai d e laws of the state and the ordinances of the city, and to faithfully per form all the duties of their respec tive offices. Without a quiver each one Individually answered hj would do all that. . Mayor Sattler then called atten tion to the fact that he had approved all the councilmen's bonds as re quired by law and requested the clerk to read the names of the sure ths, the bonds being in the form re qvircd by statute which fact was brought out by Councilman Dwyer on inquiry. The bonds are in the sum of $500 each. The list of principals and sureties follow: George E. Dovey principal and Philip Thlerolf and Fred Ramge, as sureties; D. O. Dwyer as principal and H. N. Dovey and Frank E. Schlater as sureties; Adam Kurtz as principal and L. B. Egenberger and Emil Walters as sureties; J. W. Bookmeyer as prin cipal and Wm. Holly and Ed. Donat as sureties; John Schulhof as prin cipal and Aug. Bach and Andrew Kroehler as sureties; Fred M. Rezner as principal and Peter F. Goos and A. G .Bach as sureties. This completed the business of the ld council and on motion It ad journed. Thus the old council per ished miserably. Immediately upon adjournment of the old council, the new members who had taken the oath of office previous ly came forward and took the places of the retiring members. The seat from the first ward which had been formerly filled by J. P. Falter was occupied by Geo. E. Dovey, the seat of Mayor Sattler as taken by Adam Kurtz while the seat of Coundlman Vorndran was" taken by Fred M. Reiner. The roll call disclosed all present. Mayor Sattler Instead of making a message to the council, took occa sion to deliver a Bhort speech de fining the policy of the new adminis tration and thanking the retiring members of the council for their work In the past. He said that It was a ' pleasure to see so active a set of men in the administration of the city's af fairs. The aim of his administration would be to give the people an hon est upright and businesslike admin istration. This would be the duty of the council as well as his. He want ed them to all unite and make the meetings a pleasure and advlned set ting aside party affiliations and work for the city. He spoke of the bad - condition of the city finances, the re sult of past years of mismanagement and in nowise. the fault of the last admfiiiJtratloB. ; He" referred to the lowering of Main street which had cost47. 0-00 of' which but $2,000 bad cpme.back to the city In taxes so far. He referred to the permanent walks anfl-crosslngs-and the benefit they weU to,th cry. The crossings had cost $3,W0 but they were worth 'it and he was proud of the walks. He bj?lived the "citizens 'were also.. . He warened Jthe..p.u.ncll to go ajow on ordering work done but advised all necessary work and no more. Ho thanked the retiring council espec ially Councilman Vorndran' who left after six years of faithful Bervleo to the-city r' for their untiring labors in the' cits behalf.. He complimented the fifth ward upon the choice of Mr. Vorndran's successor, and trusted he woaldtprote as-good a maa as his predecessor. . The mayor wa? greeted with applause for .his plain statement of what the administration hoped to accomplish.-:,'-. : ' On.'the rail t for nominations- for president of -the. Council, Councilman Schulhof presented the -" nanvn'of Councilman . Steimker, tlie senior member of the council who had been a-republican but who had wellnigh become a democrat of late and whose services to the party wer) appreciat ed. Councilman Steimker was chos en by "acclamation. President of the Council Steimker was called for and briefly thanked the members -for-the hono- they had given him. He had -been a repub lcan yet his sentiments had been with the democrats of late. In the council he was neither a democrat nor repub lican but was for the city and for a business administration. . He would oppose ,bad Ideas whether advocated by a democrat or a republican. He believed, the council would work In harmony and peace. The members might differ but each would do what he, believed to be right. He spoke of the necessity of .curtailing expenses and spoke, ,of, walks and crossings which . bad been... put In past property , which was not worth the cost of the walk. He believed, the citizens should put in the walks and believed they would do so. He com plimented the outgoing members of the council particularly Councilman Vorndran for their . fidelity . to the city's Interests and, like the mayor, he believed Mr. Vorndran's successor a fitting one. President Steimker was was heartily applauded. Mayor Sattler then announced the standing committees of the council for the ensuing year as follows: Finance Steimker, Schulhof Dwyer. Judiciary Dwyer, Steimker, Men denhall. Fire and Water Neuman, Dovey, Rezner. Claims Dovey, Kurtz, Rezner. ' License Bookmeyer, Kurtz, and Weber. Streets,. Alloys and - Bridges Weber, Bookmeyer, Schulhof. Police Mendenhall, Neuman and Bookmeyer. Light Schulhof, Dovey, Dwyer. Hospital Rezner, Steimker, Web er. '- . Cemetery Kurtz, Neuman, Men denhall. The Mayor then read over the list of officers to be filled by appointment and Councilman Dwyer wanted the appointments to all go over for two weeks. He would not be sure how to vote and he wanted time on them. The mayor announced he would make no appointment of street commis sioner Just at present as he did not see the necessity of starting the sal ary at this time. Steimker stated that be considered it the duty of the mayor to make the appointments when he pleased and the council could either reject or confirm. He had confl dence In the mayor appointing good men and he didn't see where It mat tered whether the appointments were made tonight or two weeks hence. Schulhof also looked at the matter the same way. He didn't believe In appointing a street commissioner as the salary would start whllo the work couldn't be done. Mayor Sat tler stated bo felt It his duty to ap point tonight and the council could do as they pleased as to confirmation Ben Ralney was then named for chief of police and on confirmation all voted aye except Dwyer who passed. Anton Nltka was then appointed for night police and was. confirmed all voting aye except ' Dwyer and Steimker who voted no. Hon B .8. Ramsey was presented for city attorney and Councilman Dwyer protested against his not at tending council meeting, and wanted to know if he would attend in the fu ture. Mayor Sattler stated that t would arrange that. On roll call all voted for confirmation. Dr. J. H. Hall was presented 'or city physician and all voted for con firmation. On the matter of sexton, the coun cil generally wanted Coumiluiau Kurtz to retain the place. He ex plained at length to the council that there was too much work for the money there was In It. He preferred to have someone succeed hini. If the city would pay for cutting and mow ing, the grass In the cemetery he might consider It. It was decided to lay over the mat ter of appointing a sexton for two weeks, pending an Investigation by the council. Councilman Dwyer spoke " at length of a change In the method of handling street work. He wanted a foreman who would work with the men Instead of a commissioner. He also wanted a proposition fro mthe lumbermen in the city as to deliver ing lumber to any part of the citv when wanted for street or bridge work. Thought these things should1 be considered.' Councilman steimker spoke of a hole In the pavement In front , of Bach's store arid danger from a heavy rain tearing the pavement up. It wis referred to the streets committed with 'power to act. Dwyer scented a possible piece of work by. the light ,t company., and. wanted, hern to put the., pavement back in shape. He was informed the llghtconipany had .nothing to do with the matter as the work was. done by the city. . ....... , ..Thus ended the first meeting of the new council. Returns From Italy. John Schiappacasse and daughter Cecil' whd' have been spending sever al months In Italy, returned to the city this morning on the early train. They had a. very delightful sojourn in Sunny Italy and returned very well pleased but more delighted to get back to America among their home folks. Mr. Schiappacasse relates an In teresting story of his trip and one well worth hearing. From this city they went to New York where they took steamer for Cherbourg France. From the latter place they proceeded to Paris and spent several hours In the gay French capital, going from there to Turin, Italy and then to Genoa. From the latter place they went to Mr. Schlappacasse's old home In the hills of northern Italy where they spent several days. Mr. Schiap pacasse then determined they would make a trip to Messina and see the ruins of the city destroyed by the terrible earthquake but In this they were disappointed and they found the railways did not care to sell tickets to the devested district and they could not get anywhere the scene of the disaster, It being picketed by troops. This trip was therefore aban doned and Mr. Schiappacasse and his daughter made a trip down the sea coast, visiting cities on the route This was one of their most enjoyable trips. They also visited the city of Naples which lies beneath the smok ing dome of Mt. Vesuvius. This was a great trip for Miss Cecil who loves the sunny skies of Italy. Mr. Schiap pacasse himself himself was more en amored of America than Italy and says he wants to do his dying here. They were both very glad to get hack Into old Nebraska. Turners Have Feed. Last evening after the dismissal of the classes at the German Turner hall lh,i members of the active class gathered around an Improvised ban quet board and proceeded to "do things' to the eatables provided. The occasion was In the nnture if a celebration of the renovating of the hall, by the members. Prof. J. W. Gamble presided over the feast. The enjoyment of the affair was added to by the discussion of the future pleas ures, which all look forward to. The members who enjoyed the occasion were: Prof. J. W. Gamble, Prof. W. O. Brooks, Glen Rawls Ernest Wurl. "red Jess. Fred Dawson, John Mauer, Frank Smith, Frank Cloldt. Clyde Adamson, August Cloldt, Emll Wey rlch, Grosvenor Dovey, Elmer Spies, Guy White. A Pleasant Surprise. Miss Verna Co'm was most agree ably surprised Monday afternoon on arriving home from school when she found that about twenty-nine of her pupils has preceded her and taken possession of the Cole home After Miss Cole had recovered from the shock she proceeded to en tertain and they say they Just hrn a circus. For a time various games and amusements were Indulged In which every one entered Into with much Interest and which produced much merriment. Delirious refresh ments, which had been provided by the little invaders were then served nnd the later they with drew their forces after having spent a most delightful afternoon. r u i unci OF CUBA F. A. Murphy Tells of the Condition and Possibilities of Island . F. A. Murphy, clerk In the War de partment and for many year of the clerical force' of the Department of the Missouri headquarters, returned Tuesday mornlug from a three years' absence iu Cuba, where he has been connected with the American army of oceupation!1'- ' Mr. Murphy who has had ample op portunitie8 for observing affairs in' Cuba, can see trouble coming. 1 ' "I do not think." said he; "that the restless, revolutionary spirit among the native Cubans can be ex-: tlngulsned during this generation at least: ' There are but two classes In Cuba-the rich and the extreme poor. There is no middle class as In this county. The unscrupulous ''and ad venturous spirits of the richer class can always rely upon a big follow ing from the poorer class, and a re volution can be started there In little or no time. "I think es'a rule that the native Cuban would prefer the Spanish to the: American occupation. Under the Spanish system the country was run Oh the loot,' rob, tax, graft and' brigandage system, and the Spanish grandees encouraged the system as a plan " saving them lots of trouble, and at the saure time permitting them to'hhld the Impoverished "classes In1 the most complete bondage! " ; War Good Pretext. ' "A revolution was a good pretext' for Spanish ..terrorism ' and gave li cense to the revolutionary "spirits to rob, murder and steal without hindrance. Under the American sys tem this activity and diversion is not permitted, so many of the Cubans are without 'occupation.- '"The conservative and business efe ments of the 'island are decidedly in favor of American occupation and American annexation. This is partic ularly true of the Spanish business interests as well as of the Ameri can, Canadian German and English busless men, who are the dominating business Influence of the Island. It Is they who own, control and operate the railroads and street railway and all the big enterprises of the Island. "President Gomez Is a politician rather than a stateman. I do not think he Is very friendly toward the United States. At the same time, I am satisfied that he wants to make a good administration. Vice Pres ident Dias Is the better statesman and diplomat of the two but his In fluence Is overshadowed by that of Gomez.. He Is disposed to be friend ly to the United States, recognizing the diplomacy of such friendship, President Gomez Is determined to crush out every Incipient rebellion against his authority. He has Issued orders for the immediate execution of all revolutionists who seek to op pose his power and several have al ready been executed, with others marked for summary removal. "Cuba Is a country of tremendous possibilities, and as soon as a stable form of government Is assured, the Island will be one of the moBt pros perous countries on the globe. Om aha Bee. Holding Buck. It Is interesting to not how care fully the officials at the Union sta tion In Omaha avoid giving out any reliable Information concerning the movement of trains on the Burling ton. Monday morning a Lincoln man landed In Union station from one of the trains from the west en route to Pluttsniouth. He approached the head official In charge of the station and Inquired when a train left over the Burlington for Plattsmouth. "Oh, I don't know," he replied, along about 9 or 10 oclock I guess but there will be one out of this depot at 9 o'clock over the Missouri Pacific." The Lin coln traveler went over to the Bur lington and learned that he had just time to secure a stack of cakes and a cup of coffee before a train left for down the river. State Journal. Pollnrd Hoe Apples. We will have an abundance of fruit," said ex-Congressman Pollard this morning while here on business from his home at Nehawka. "If we had ordered this spring ourselves It could not have been better from the standpoint of the fruit mm. The cold weather has kept th' apfllo back and It will be two weeks at least even with warm weather for them to bud out. By that time the cold weather will have passed and there will h little danger. I have beeen told tho peaches have been dameged but ours are not hurt In tho least. Llncold department Omaha Bee. Hands and More Nipples. As a healing salve for burns, sores, sore nipples and ( happed hands Cham hcrlaln's Salve is most excellent. It allays the pain of the burn almost nstantly, and unless the Injury Is very severe, heals the part without leaving a scare. Prlpe, 25 fnts. For sale by F. O. Fricke A Co. AYcgctoblc Preparation for As similating thcfoodandRcula Uiig the Stomachs and Dowels of IVrtes'DigesaoaChetrful ncss and Rcst.ContaSrts neither OptumiMciphine norMmeral. Not Narcotic. - W- SmJ Mx Jmnm eJfWBM' - A pcrecl Remedy for Constipa tion, Sour Stomach.Diarrhoca. Worms Convulsions .fevensh ncss and Loss OF SLEEP ' . , . -, - Tac Simile Signature of , new Stork. EXACT COPTOTVIAMrEB. , . Funeral pf Mrs. Anderson. " The funeral of the late Mrs. C. C. Anderson was held last Sunday after noon from the home of her daughter Mrs. L. Q. Larson on West Marble street. There was a very large at tendance of friends of the deceased and of Mrs. Larson and her family, all gathering to pay a last tribute to a good woman whose whole courso through life had added much worth to It- The floral tributes from the many friends were numerous ' and very handsome, all vlelng In thus showing the respect and veneration In which this sainted soul was held. The services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Salsbury of the Presby terian church, his sermon ' being an eloquent and touching tribute to the worth of the deceased and the many fine lessons which her life held for those left behind. 'Rev. Salsbury spoke of the Christian character and the many good deeds which had characterized the deceased and point ed out to his hearers the faith which had carried her beyond the waters and Into the brighter land. For the occasion music was fur nished by a quartette from the Pres byterian church composed of Mrs. J. V. Gamble and Miss Estelle Balrd and Messrs. B. A. McRlwaln and Q. L. Farley. The selections they sang were old melodies which deceased In her lifetime had so delighted to hear, the melody of which touchoj th? hearts of all nationalities. These were "Come, Yet Disconsolate," Rock of Ages" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Interment was had at Oak Hill, that beautiful spot consecrated to the beloved dead, west of the city a long concourse of carrlnges forming the cortege. Those of the children of deceased who were able to attend the funeral from abroad were Mrs. Charles Abra hamson of Davenport, la. Mrs. Rob ert Armstrong of La Grange, 111. and A. J. Anderson of Cantrll, la. B. B. Dannher from near Murray was In the city yesterday looking af ter business matters. THE SEATTLE EXPOSITION. Very low excursion rates will make it possible for you to make the most Interesting railroad journey in the world at an extremely reasonable cost; only slightly higher through California. PLAN NOW. ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORTS. After June 1st very low round trip rates will be made to the delightful resorts of Scenic Colorado, to the Big Horn Mountains, Including Eaton Bros, famous ranch resort at Wolf, Wyo.f near Sheridan; the Yellowstone Tark, either via Cody, Gardiner or Yellowstone gate way; Hot Springs of South Dakota, Big Horn Basin points, Thermopolis, Basin and Worland. PLAN NOW. TO THE EAST. An extensive scheme of excursion rates to the Lakes Canada and eastern sea-board resorts will be announced prior to June 1st. PLAN NOV. Information in response to inquiries will be furnished at the earliest date. Do not hesitate to write us for Information and publications. State definitely UUIiillj For Infants and Children. The Kind You llavo Always Bought Bears the Signature of In Use u Fnr flupr - I VI VIUI Thirty Years 1 TWI INTftUft ' Loses DUtlnctlon. During the present week the Bur llngton's Lincoln division will lose Its distinction as being one of the largest operating divisions in the United States. The mileage Is to be reduced by some 400 miles and some- thing like 600 miles of track will be left to be managed by Superintendent Blgnell. The division of the division Is to be made Thursday-at 12:01 a. m. On that date all lines east of Lincoln and north of Ashland will become part of the Omaha division, with E Flynn as superintendent and ohn T, McShane as chief dispatcher. Calendars hanging In Burlington of. flees In this city now have a large clr. cle drawn about the figure 15 on th April page. For years Mr. Blgnell's division has been an Unwieldy one, but be cause all the lines centered at Lincoln it was maintained as one division. During the rush of business In 190? there was talk of making the change, but It was postponed when the panlo struck the country. Then business picked up and the management of the big mileage again became a burden. Mr. Blgnell Is one of the veterans of the lines west. A few days ago the Journal printed a story relating to events concerning the location of the state capital, and at that time Mr. Blgnell was master mechanic for the road at Lincoln. State Journal. Object to Strong Medicines. Many people object to taking the strong medicines usually prepared by physicians for rheumatism. There la no need of Internal treatment In any case of muBeulnr or chronic rheuma tlsm and more than nine cases out of every ten of tho disease are of one or the other of these varieties. When there Is no fever and little if any swelling, you mak know that it Is only necessary to apply Chamber lain's Liniment freely to grt quick relief. Try It. For salo by F. O. Fricke. Mrs. John Schulhof and children were among those traveling to Oma ha this morning going up for the day. A- WW !i)Mli!jaIi MmT, arti vaa mm, what you want to know. It will be a pleasure to assist you to include all available attractions in your tour east or west. W. L. PICKETT, Ticklt Ag.it. 1. 1. RAKELET, I. K k., Oaihi, III.
